Explore Master’s Programs

Yes. Our online business master’s program is the MS in Data, Insights, and Analytics.

This depends on the program and format. Wisconsin’s specialized business master’s programs range from half a year to two years, but most are one-year master’s programs.

The online and part-time master’s program, MS in Data, Insights, and Analytics, offers flexible pacing, allowing students to balance school, full-time work, and personal obligations.

No! You do not need to have a business-related degree or professional work experience to earn a business master’s degree.

Wisconsin has a business master’s program for you to meet your career goals, regardless of your undergraduate degree and major.

Some master’s programs have specific prerequisites and degree requirements. Visit each program’s admissions page for more information.

That’s up to you! Choosing a master’s program and when to earn your master’s degree are decisions only you can make.

Think about what is in your best interest, how it aligns with your career goals, the skills and knowledge you’re trying to gain, and your finances. Then ask what is more likely to help you meet your goals: gaining professional work experience first or staying in school?

You can earn a business master’s degree from Wisconsin when it’s the right time for you.

You can get a jump start on your MS in Business Analytics, MS in Finance, Investment, and Banking, and MS in Real Estate if you are a current University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate student.

Admissions requirements for Wisconsin specialized business master’s programs vary by program. All master’s programs require a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, official transcripts, and a completed application.

Some master’s programs have specific prerequisites and/or require a bachelor’s degree in business with a specific major.

The Global Real Estate Master is only available to non-U.S. students.

There are no work requirements for Wisconsin’s business master’s programs.

Visit each program’s admissions page for admissions requirements and possible prerequisites.

This depends on the program and where you completed your bachelor’s degree.

Visit each program’s admissions page for information on standardized test scores.

For many specialized business master’s programs, the GMAT and GRE are optional if you earned an accredited U.S. undergraduate degree. For most programs, you must submit a test waiver if you’re not submitting a test score.

If your undergraduate performance doesn’t fully reflect your potential or you had a GPA of 3.0 or lower, consider taking the GMAT or GRE. A strong test score will boost your application and demonstrate you can succeed in the program.

For international students applying to most business master’s programs, a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score is required. The requirement can be waived if you have an undergraduate or master’s degree that was taught in English.

The cost of a business master’s degree depends on the program and applicant. Some programs have resident and non-resident tuition, while others have one tuition rate.

At Wisconsin, we work hard to make earning a business master’s degree affordable.

Generous support from our alumni and friends enables the Wisconsin School of Business to award merit-based aid each year. When you apply, you are automatically considered for merit aid.

Other ways students offset program costs include:

• Scholarships, with some programs guaranteeing a scholarship to every student enrolled.
• Graduate assistantships (teaching, research, or project assistantship positions) that offer stipends and health insurance. Assistantships are not available in all master’s programs.
• Federal student aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Employer assistance in the form of financial scholarship, limited work travel, and/or time off. If you’re working while earning your master’s degree or you’re employed and plan to enroll in a master’s program, consider asking your employer for support. Employers benefit from their investment in talent development.
• Credit for undergraduate coursework. In Wisconsin’s MS in Business Analytics program, current University of Wisconsin–Madison students can take up to 6 credits in qualifying courses during their senior year to reduce their course load and tuition.

Visit each program’s tuition and aid page for more information.